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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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