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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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