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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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