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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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