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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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