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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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