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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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