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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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