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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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