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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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