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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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