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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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