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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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