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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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