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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key 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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