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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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