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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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