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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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