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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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