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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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