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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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