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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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