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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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