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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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