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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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