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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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