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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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