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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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