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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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