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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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