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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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