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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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