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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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