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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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