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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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