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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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