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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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