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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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