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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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