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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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