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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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