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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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