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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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