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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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