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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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