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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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