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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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