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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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