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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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