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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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