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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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