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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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