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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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