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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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