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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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