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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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