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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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