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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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