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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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