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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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