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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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