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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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