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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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