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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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