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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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