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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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