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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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