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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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