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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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