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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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