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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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