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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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