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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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