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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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