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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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