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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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