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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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