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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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