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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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