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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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