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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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