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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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