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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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