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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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