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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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