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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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