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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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