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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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