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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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