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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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