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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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