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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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