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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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