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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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