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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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