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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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