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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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