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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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