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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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