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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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