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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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