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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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