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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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