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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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