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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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