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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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