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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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