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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education 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 be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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