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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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