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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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