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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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