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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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