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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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