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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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