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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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