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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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