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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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