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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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