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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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