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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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