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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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