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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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