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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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