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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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