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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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