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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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