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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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