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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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