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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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