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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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