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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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