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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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