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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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