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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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