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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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