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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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