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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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