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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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