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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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