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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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