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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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