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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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