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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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