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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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