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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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