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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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