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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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