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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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