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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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