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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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