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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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