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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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