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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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