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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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