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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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