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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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