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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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