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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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