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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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