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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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