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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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