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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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