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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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