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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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