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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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