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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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