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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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