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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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