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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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