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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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