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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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