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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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