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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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