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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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