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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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