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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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