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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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