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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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