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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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