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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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