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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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