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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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