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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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