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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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