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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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