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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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