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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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