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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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