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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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