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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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