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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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