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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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