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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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