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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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