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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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