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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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