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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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