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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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