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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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