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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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