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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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