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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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