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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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