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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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