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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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