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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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