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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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