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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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