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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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