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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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