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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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