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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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