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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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