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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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