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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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