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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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