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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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