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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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