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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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