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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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