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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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