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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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