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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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