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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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