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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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