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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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