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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high 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 abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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