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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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