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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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