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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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