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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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