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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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