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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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