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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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