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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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