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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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