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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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