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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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