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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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