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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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