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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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