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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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