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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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