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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major 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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