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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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