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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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