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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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