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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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