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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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