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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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