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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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