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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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