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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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