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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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