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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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