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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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