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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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