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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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