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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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