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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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