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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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