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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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