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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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