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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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