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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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