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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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