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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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