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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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