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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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