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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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