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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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