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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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