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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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