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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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