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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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