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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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