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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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