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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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