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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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