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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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