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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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