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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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