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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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