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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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