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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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