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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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