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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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