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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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