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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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