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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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