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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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