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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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