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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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