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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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