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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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