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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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