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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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