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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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