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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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