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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes 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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