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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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