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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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