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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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