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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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