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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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