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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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