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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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