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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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