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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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