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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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