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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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