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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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