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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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