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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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