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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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