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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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