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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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