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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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