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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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