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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes 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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