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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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