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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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