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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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