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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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