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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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