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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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