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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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