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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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