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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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