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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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