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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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