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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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