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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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