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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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