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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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