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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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