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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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