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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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