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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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