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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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