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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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