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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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