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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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