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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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