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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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