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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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