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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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