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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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