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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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