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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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