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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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