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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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