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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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