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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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