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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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