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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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