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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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