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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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