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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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