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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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