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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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