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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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