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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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