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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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