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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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