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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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