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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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