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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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