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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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