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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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