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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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