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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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