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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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