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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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