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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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