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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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