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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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