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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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