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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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