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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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