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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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