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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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