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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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