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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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