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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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