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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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