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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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