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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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