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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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