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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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