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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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