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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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