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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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