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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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