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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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