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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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