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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important 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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