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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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