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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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