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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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