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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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