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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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