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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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