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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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