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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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