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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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