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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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