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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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