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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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