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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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