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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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