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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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