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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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