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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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