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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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