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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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