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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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