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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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