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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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