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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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