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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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