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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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