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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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