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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key 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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