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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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