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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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