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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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