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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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