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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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