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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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