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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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