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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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