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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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