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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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