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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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