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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major 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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