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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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