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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important 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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