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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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