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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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