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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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