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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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