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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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