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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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