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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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