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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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