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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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