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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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