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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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