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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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