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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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