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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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