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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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