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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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