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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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