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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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