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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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