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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with 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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