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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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