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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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