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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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