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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education