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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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