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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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