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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates 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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