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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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