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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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