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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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