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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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