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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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