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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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