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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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