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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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