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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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