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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing 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 teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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