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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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