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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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