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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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