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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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