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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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