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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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