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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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