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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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