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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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