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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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