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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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