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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important 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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