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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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