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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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