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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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