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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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