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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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