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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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