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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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