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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major 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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