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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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