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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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