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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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