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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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