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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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