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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the 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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