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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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