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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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