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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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