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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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