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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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