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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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