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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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