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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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