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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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