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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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