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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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